I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Cisco (Bengaluru) in Apr 2014
Interview
1. Data structure;
link list , stack, queue, tree, binary search tree ,
2 Algorithmic programming ,
3 some problem solving in coding
4. python ,c coding
5 some questions on work experience
Standard procedure
he recruiting process starts with your application. Browse through the open positions. When you're ready, click Apply and complete the entire profile process, if you haven't already done so. You will receive an email confirmation if you successfully applied for the position. Your resume and profile can now be viewed for consideration by the recruitment team.
Selection
The recruitment team will reach out to applicants if there is a current match for the position. You can always log in to your profile to view the positions for which you have applied.
Interviewing
For onsite interviews, arrive 15 minutes early to allow enough time to register as a visitor. For online and phone interviews test your Cisco WebEx connection prior to your scheduled interview time.
Research Cisco and the interviewers through social media and our Cisco website
Review the provided job description and be able to speak to your key strengths relevant to the job
Be prepared to discuss anything listed on your resume
Prepare answers to relevant interview questions
Dress to impress
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Cisco in Jan 2015
Interview
in my case this was extremely fast. i've interviewed in the past and the process was very slow. you have to go through at least 6-7 interviews. in previous interviews there is a panel. This position was on hold for 6 months. I applied and 2 months later i got an email from the CSE whom i've known for a long time asking me if i was still interested. i got a call from the MSE later that day. 48 hrs later i completed 7 interviews.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
Trying to understand the position and what it entails. CSE isn't like a typical SE position at Cisco. You have to be able to articulate your answers. There wasn't too many technical questions probably because of my 15 years experience and being a CCIE already.